We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
This would impact my inbound tourism in a negative way. Many of my European clients love coming to New England to hike and explore and they would not want to come to see transmission lines violating the pristine views they have traveled far to see.
Roger Merchantabout 11 years ago Glenburn ME
I've been visiting and hiking in the WMNF since childhood, 1955. Its' scenic and soul inspiring attributes must be protected. This project will destroy those values and this unwarranted intrusion needs to be stopped.
Barbara Bishopabout 11 years ago Nashua NH
Burying the lines is a forward-thinking, long-term solution that would also benefit the forest, the mountains, and the wildlife -- and the people who treasure them. Do it!
Matt McCraryabout 11 years ago Boston MA
I, and many others, go into the wilderness to enjoy the natural beauty of the Earth unspoiled by the works of mankind. Allowing power lines to cut a swath across New Hampshire will destroy the most beautiful wilderness in the North East.
Tobias Gelstonabout 11 years ago Brattleboro VT
I visit the White Mountain region for its scenic beauty - if spoiled by high voltage power lines and towers I will need to find some place else to visit.
John Smithabout 11 years ago Suffield CT
I worked for the AMC and continue to hike the trails. We will be moving to NH in 1-2 years into areas that will be effected. Other forms of technology need to be pursued.
Mandy Halloranabout 11 years ago Beverly MA
The White Mountains are my second home. It is such a beautiful and special place to me. To think of it being so drastically changed makes me so angry and sad. People will choose to go elsewhere without an eyesore.
Andrea Tarrabout 11 years ago Belchertown MA
This would impact where I choose to hike in New England.
Tammy Brandonabout 11 years ago Fairless Hills PA
I am an active member of the AMC, and the White Mtns are among my favorite places to hike in the Northeast. I support stopping the erection of power lines in New Hampshire.
Catherine Katin-Grazziniabout 11 years ago RIDGEFIELD CT
There are too few unaltered wild places that remain that offer solace to the spirit. Please don't sacrifice the beauty of the Northern Pass. Tourism will suffer. You will forfeit a precious resource.
William Carlsonabout 11 years ago West Newbury MA
I'm selfish. I want a hiking area with as little man-made intrusion as possible.
Sheila Devereauxabout 11 years ago Groton MA
I grew up in Northern NH and I return with my children every year. It breaks my heart to think of ANOTHER project plowing through untouched land. Please, leave it alone for us and future generations!
Earle Durhamabout 11 years ago Methuen MA
Please bury the transmission lines, safer, less chance for power outages and much better to look at for us and future generations.
Rachel Goodwinabout 11 years ago Boston MA
The mountains of New Hampshire are a treasure and resource for us all. We all need this to remain clear and clean space.
Ellen Moranabout 11 years ago Peterborough NH
We need to preserve our wild areas. There are alternatives to power lines being above ground.
Ryan Oliverabout 11 years ago Washington DC
I grew up in the White Mountains and still spend much of my time there. This would be a travesty.
Adam Ansaldiabout 11 years ago New Canaan CT
I am a frequent hiker in NH and it would negatively impact the enjoyment of the environment for me and my children.
Michael Talbotabout 11 years ago Mashpee MA
As a restoration ecologist, I know we have already fragmented our forests and wildlands too much. Keep the integrity of these forests--no transmission lines that destroy wildlands.
Wendy Weigerabout 11 years ago Greenville Junction ME
New Hampshire's natural beauty is one of the primary reasons I visit your state. Northern Pass will harm not only New Hampshire's natural beauty, but its tourist economy as well.
Kevin Powersabout 11 years ago Millis MA
unnecessary and a typical political idiocy
Wyatt Sasserabout 11 years ago Windsor CT
They can be buried, and although it may cost more now, will more than likely save money in the future, and also not interfere as much with a protected landscape
Lynn Haustabout 11 years ago Ashland NH
I love the White mountains! I di nor want the national Forest spoiled by big towers.
Nicholas Adamsabout 11 years ago Petersburgh NY
This ignores other options that could negate the need for this line.
mark Mark Salvesenabout 11 years ago Southington CT
To protect unimpeded views
Carolann Clarkabout 11 years ago Whiting NJ
The only reason I would visit New Hampshire is to hike it.
I would not visit if I could see power lines.
Dear Governor Hassan,
We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
Sincerely,
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